Acer rubrum #10 classes-events Blooms: May to July

Blooms: May to July

" are a genus in the cactus family

Yellow centers brighten to white in the summer

Growth rate: 6 - 8" a year

new leaves are red-tinged

Acer rubrum #10 classes-events Blooms: May to JulyThe Acer rubrum, or "Red Maple", is a shade tree with reddish flowers in spring that are followed by winged red fruit. Green stems turn red in winter, new leaves are red tinged, turning to green. Fall color is deep red or yellow. One of the first trees to color in autumn. Autumn foliage color varies from yellow to bright red. Hardy and fast growing. Bloom: Spring Light: full sun to part shade Soil: well drained, regular garden soil Spacing: 50 70'